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MockStage vs Rotato

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score MockStage #6 in Mockup Libraries 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit MockStage
Rotato #8 in Mockup Libraries 7.9/10 Free plan + paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Rotato

MockStage leads on 0 checks, Rotato on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMockStage · 8.3/10
  • Free planonly MockStage

MockStage scores higher on our rubric for mockup libraries: 8.3 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

MockStage is the better fit for free app-store and device promo mockups. Rotato is the better fit for device-focused 3D and animated mockups.

  • MockStage fits best

    Free app-store and device promo mockups

  • Rotato fits best

    Device-focused 3D and animated mockups

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Side by side

Feature MockStage 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Rotato 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 7.9
Ranking #6 in Mockup Libraries #8 in Mockup Libraries
Best for Free app-store and device promo mockups Device-focused 3D and animated mockups
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MockStage 1/2 · Rotato 1/2
Commercial license Not checked yet Not checked yet
Video mockups ✓ ✓
Specs
Mockup categories device, app store, Play Store, landing page, social media, YouTube, 3D scenes, app icons phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, websites
Editable formats PNG, JPG, SVG, MP4, WebM image files, video files, audio files, Figma, browser
Asset count Not checked yet Not checked yet
Download limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free Public Beta with browser-based exports
  • 3D scenes, multi-device layouts, and lighting controls
  • Supports PNG, JPG, SVG, MP4, and WebM exports
  • Supports 3D mockups for phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, and websites
  • Exports stills, video, PNG sequences, and transparent video
  • Includes Figma workflows, App Store automation, and USB iPhone mirroring
Cons
  • Focused mainly on device and promotional mockups
  • Web-only workflow
  • Free Public Beta may not suit teams seeking mature paid tiers
  • Its focus is narrower than a broad mockup or design asset library
  • Figma is the listed integration, limiting broader ecosystem connections
  • Local rendering is available on Mac, while other workflows use Rotato Web
Our verdict

MockStage is a browser-based mockup generator for indie developers, designers, and marketing teams. It covers App Store and Google Play screenshots, device scenes, social media assets, landing-page visuals, app icons, and animated…

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Rotato is software for creating 3D device mockups, still images, and animated videos from app screenshots, screen recordings, and other digital designs. It is aimed at hobbyists, in-house designers, agencies, freelancers, developers, and…

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  1. MockStageMockup Libraries 8.3Free plan
  2. RotatoMockup Libraries 7.9Free plan + paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MockStage — where it wins

    • Free Public Beta with browser-based exports
    • 3D scenes, multi-device layouts, and lighting controls
    • Supports PNG, JPG, SVG, MP4, and WebM exports

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused mainly on device and promotional mockups
    • Web-only workflow
    • Free Public Beta may not suit teams seeking mature paid tiers

  • Rotato — where it wins

    • Supports 3D mockups for phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, and websites
    • Exports stills, video, PNG sequences, and transparent video
    • Includes Figma workflows, App Store automation, and USB iPhone mirroring

    Where it doesn't

    • Its focus is narrower than a broad mockup or design asset library
    • Figma is the listed integration, limiting broader ecosystem connections
    • Local rendering is available on Mac, while other workflows use Rotato Web

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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